Community News

Several tickets have already been sold in an online raffle benefiting KU Chabad’s work enhancing Jewish life at the University of Kansas.

Kehilath Israel’s young members committee is excited to resume the synagogue’s monthly tot shabbat program, kiKIDZ. Join them the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m., starting July 3. This program is suggested for children ages 0-8 and their families. It is open to members and nonmembers alike. No RSVPs are required.

TLC GETS SUNDERLAND GRANT

The Torah Learning Center (TLC) recently received a $250,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation, which will help it reach its $1.2 million capital campaign goal, as reported by its fundraising consultant Byrne Pelofsky + Associates. TLC is raising funds for the expansion of its KC Kosher Meals on Wheels facility to support its rapidly growing meal delivery program.

Mark your calendar and save the date for this year’s Day of Discovery – Explore the Joy of Jewish Learning in Kansas City, which is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. August 22. The program will be held virtually via Zoom.

Do you know someone considering conversion to Judaism and seeking a comfortable forum to learn more about the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice? Interested candidates are asked to contact the Rabbinical Association to learn how they can register to participate in this year’s community-wide course, “Judaism for Conversion Candidates,” which begins on August 19.

The Jewish Family Services food pantry is seeking help during its summer WipeOut campaign to keep the shelves of its two locations stocked. Each month, the pantry provides clients with more than 2,700 rolls of toilet paper.

Tisha B’Av (the fast day on the ninth of the Hebrew month of Av) is a period of lamentation and prayer to remember the destruction of the first and second temples of Jerusalem and other major disasters and tragedies that Jewish people experienced throughout history.

Faith leaders and elected officials from around the Kansas City area gathered June 3 to denounce the rise in antisemitism prompted by the recent conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

Jewish Family Services and The Giving Brick will be among the organizations participating in CARnival for CASA, a drive-through event that includes more than 20 activity booths, sweet treats and lunch for everyone in the car, a raffle, an optional nature walk or scavenger hunt, yard games, and lots of goodies to take home, including LEGO sets.

The Jewish Community Center is excited to announce the return of the Youth Triathlon on June 27, after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The J’s Youth Triathlon is for kids from age four to 17 and allows youth to compete in a fun setting complete with food, music and a medal for every participant.